Do not be fooled if you see recently cleaned floors and surfaces free of spills. The kitchen is a breeding ground for bacteria that can cause many illnesses.
The kitchen is a very important part of the home. It is where food is prepared for the family, stored (fridges, cupboards), cleaned (sinks), and thrown away (bins). The kitchen is also where the most bacteria and germs are found.
It is essential to clean the kitchen every day for the sake of hygiene and good health. You can safely put your extra plates and packed crockery aside. But you cannot ignore surfaces that are used every day – the floor, counters, stovetops and sinks. For a sterile kitchen, these surfaces must be cleaned every day.
You must also follow basic hygiene routines.
Some tips on kitchen hygiene for you:
How to keep your hands clean.
Hands can carry germs and bacteria and contaminate food. Wash your hands with Dettol hand wash before handling any food, raw or cooked. Use a spoon to taste food, not your fingers! After leaving the kitchen, wash your hands.
Washing Raw Fruit, Vegetables and Meat.
When vegetables, fruits, poultry, eggs, and meat arrive at your home, they’ve already been exposed to dust, dirt, and pollution. Wash all raw ingredients thoroughly under running water and soak vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower in salted water for 30 minutes before chopping. The saltwater soak kills any worms in the dense vegetables. Drain all the water and wash the food in clean water. Then, proceed to cook the item. When washing meat, be careful as incomplete cleaning can cause salmonella and E.Coli.
Clean up all Spills At Once.
The kitchen floors and counters are soiled with food and liquids all day long, and your kitchen is awash with spills and messes every day. While spills are inevitable, allowing them to dry out and fester can be unhealthy. Be sure to clean all spills up before they dry out and attract flies. Use a kitchen towel and clean water to wipe off. Use an antibacterial cleaner, such as Dettol Multipurpose Hygiene Liquid, to wipe the stovetop and counters at night.
Clean the floors with Disinfectant liquid.
What are the best tips for kitchen hygiene? Every day, mop the floor of your kitchen with a disinfectant solution mixed in with water. Floors are often overlooked in the daily cleaning process, yet they are where most bacteria and germs grow. Sweep up all dirt and particulate matter, then disinfect the area with a disinfectant.
Clean your Sink
Pour some cleaning liquid disinfectant into your sink at the end of each day and scrub it. Wipe down taps and sink surfaces with an antibacterial cleaning solution. Drain cleaner can be used once a month to clear the drain pipe from trapped food and muck.